TWO WORKSHOPS ADDED!!!

Thursday February 8th 6-8pm
Friday February 9th 6-9pm
I will have TWO workshops running at the same time. Different tables & supplies for each group.

GROUP 1: KIDS!
Just in time for classroom valentines! Each child can make their own, unique cards for their class, teachers, friends & family. I will have precut card bases (3x3, not folded) for them to decorate with stamps, inks, papers, glitter, etc.
12 cards $5
24 cards $8
I will have Emma help lead this & it will be a very easy to do workshop. No really guidelines...they will make any style, design they like! I will preprint the TO/FROM and a little greeting on the back of cards.
*****Bonus*****
For $5 more your child can have their own stamp set & block to use & KEEP from the workshop! Requires 2 week advance payment/reservation!

GROUP 2: ADULTS!!
The other workshop is just for YOU! Make special cards for the valentine holiday or any time of the year. I will have a card template & design for you to follow. OR...you can go crazy and make your own with the same supplies..add your imagination! Accents & embellishments will be provided or you can bring your favorite to use with the papers/stamps I have on hand.
10 Cards + Envelopes $15
20 Cards + Envelopes $25
***You really CANNOT buy cards for that price at the retail stores...and these will be handmade & personally embellished by you!!***
*****BONUS*****
For $25 you can buy the January stamp of the month to use at this workshop, perfect for valentines cards/notes. Requires 2 week advance payment/reservation! Buy the stamp set & get $5 off the card worskhop!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Stamp set link:
http://www.closetomyheart.com/stamp_of_the_month.aspx

Call or email me to reserve your spot now! Limited space available!!
Erica

Some fun cards

Here are a few cards I managed to make the past few days. The redish background paper was made by using versamark to stamp the large flower on glossy cardstock & they I used a brayer to apply Vineyard Berry ink...and stamped ontop with a the thin flower & vineyard berry ink.

1st 2007 Color Challenge!!

Here is my 4 colors: vineyard berry, twilight, golden ember & textured white daisy.

Really like the new backgrounds stamps & February stamp of the month (the alphabet) which I am surprised I like..it's just the right size!

These pix are a flashback to 1999!

And a quick card with same colors:

January Hostess Items

I fibbed a bit & didn't do a page this month. Instead a little pillow box & mini card to go with. Might be for a loved one, a teacher, child...special friend. The stamp of the month for January is all about hearts & little words....so I had to use it. That's why next month I'll not have the ladies stamp LOVE on the page...unless they really want to ;)!

I ended up adding glitter to the pillow box to dress it up a bit...

Feb Hostess Layout

I really should work on the january one...but didn't feel like it. I used the new Sonata papers here, died flowers. I will have my hostess club use the Feb stamp of the month instead of the boutique...makes more sense!

Some calendar pages....

I made my little sister a calendar for her bday...just finished it....hope she likes it. Here are two pages of it for her...and B, if you see this....don't look....wait till I send it so you can be surprised!

Happy New Year!!!!!!!!!!!!

This was my color challenge for the end of 2006....and I just now got to "do" it on the first of 2007! Three colors (White, Breeze & Crystal Blue)

And here is my Four Color (crystal blue, white, cranberry & honey)...looks MUCH better IRL, the glitter is all sprakly & fun!

My Present to ME!

I used the new More to Adore papers to make this canvas into a clock/wall art thingy. I used our Stick Stock Linen to print photos on & modge podge (matte) to glue it all down!

jumping in the snow

a SNOWY digital layout

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow

But not too much more please!! This is enough...really! The first pix was around 3 pm earlier today, the 2nd two were from about 9 pm. We supposidly still have 12 hours left in the "blizzard"! See the fence in pix one & how much of it you really see...not too much in the 2nd pic! And see the window...those are in the basement....ooooh!

Snowed In & making Cards!!!

Thank goodness UPS guy delivered my new stamps yesterday before the snow hit! Now I have something to do late into the night. Kids have NO SCHOOL tomorrow so we can all stay up late!! I Love this stamp set...Floral Elements...has squares with texture (small & large) plus little petals to make flowers with!

Week Color challenge!!!

3 Colors this week are Dutch Blue, Garden Green & Bamboo....I used embossing powder, paint, hemp, lots of fun stuff on this one. It may be hard to tell but the bug on bottom is a thick layer of embossing powder stamped when hot, then painted. The right panel of the layout is several layers of embossing powder cracked & then painted too!

These are OLD photos I keep meaning to add to the albums...but may just start a fun layout, random pix album for them instead!

Silly Boy & New Card

He is always doing the strangest things. This day he said he was going to wear his underwear on his head all day. Thank goodness he didn't! Then I made a digital card...I will print it later to see what it really looks like. I have yet to print any layouts!

Do I need this????

Or do you?? Here is where to get it:http://http://www.cafepress.com/buy/scrapbooking/-/pv_design_details/pg_2/id_15203799/opt_/fpt_/c_360/

3 colors

Twilight, Hollyhock & buttercup are my "colors" for the week. I LOVE twilight...it's the perfect shade of teal, a deep, true color. I used Floral Charms & Simple Stitches for this one. Simple stamping, a few eyelets & hollyhock ribbon!

New header & a digi layout

I just wanted to make sure to post I did not make the digital elements, but I did layer them & mix them to make my header. Credit for the brush, papers, etc is not due to me!

Ok, now that i have that covered....when I post digi layouts btw...most of that is freebie kits from 2 peas, etc. On rare occassion I may add in an element of my own.

Now...here is a SUPER easy layout...from Erica H. on 2peas freebie kit...you just add your photo...and it matched this photo SO well I had to do it.

I think there is a place here in town where I can print out these layouts too...easy way to make an album for the folks.

Chalked background

I used a 12x12 sheet of white daisy cardstock for my background. I used versamark to stamp the image from "alfresco" and chalked pink, green & brown to look soft. When the chalk hits the versamark it sticks...becomes darker shade, very cool! I also did the same technique with the 3 hanging images on bottom.

Look how nice the kids were being for my at dinner! I had to take a pix to try & remember that!

Do you need a CARD??

Do you need a card? Can't find the perfect card at the grocery store to fit your needs? Just email me with the details or maybe I have one already made JUST FOR YOU!!! Price will vary depending on time, supplies used & details. Holidays, birthday, anniversary, thank you...or just hello cards are all available!

Giant Birthday card

This is for the teacher tomorrow...and it's large enough for all the kids to sign it. I used a 12x12 folio from CTMH to make a card. With the new stamp set...and fun, bright colors.

NEW STAMPS!!!

From the Spring Idea book...this is a stamp of the month in the future...and I LOVE IT!

I used these funky, bright colors for thanksgiving layouts that really didn't have any fall colors, activities in them.

Two layouts

Featuring stamping on my pages...which I rarely do!

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